4 Things You Should Know When Buying A Container

Mobile storage is warehouse space that can be delivered right to your front door. Shipping containers save you the headache of a crowded work environment or a stressful renovation or move.  You can plan ahead for busy seasons of the year, take advantage of bulk ordering, store excess inventory, keep tools, equipment and supplies safe on a jobsite, and so much more.

Sounds like a dream, right? If you’re thinking of using a shipping container for storage, we have some considerations that will help make your container purchase as smooth as possible.
 

CONTAINERS ARE SIMPLE. SECURE. SMART.

Shipping containers are simple because they can be brought to your location, are ready to be used immediately upon delivery, and can easily be moved around onsite or to a new location.

These durable, steel containers are secure because they are weatherproof, pest-proof, ventilated, and can be locked tightly to ensure your belongings are safe and out of the way. Imagine being able to work smarter because you’ve eliminated unnecessary clutter!
 

NEW VS. USED

Secure-Rite carries one of the largest inventories of shipping containers in the city. With new and used container options to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect solution for your project, at our yard.

New containers are high quality, “one-trip” containers, which means they’ve been manufactured and shipped with cargo once from overseas to Secure-Rite in North America. These one-trip containers are in the best condition available and are approximately 95% - 100% dent and scratch-free. When the appearance of the container is of utmost importance, then our new, one-trip containers are the way to go.

 

 

Used containers are an economical way to obtain instant mobile storage. These units are typically 10-14 years old, but we inspect each unit carefully to ensure they are in wind and watertight condition with no holes or surprises. We even go the extra step of installing a reinforced steel lockbox on the doors of our used containers for added lock-and-leave security.

 

BUYER BEWARE - CUSTOMS & IMPORT

Every shipping container that is brought into Canada for domestic applications, such as storage or structures, must be legally imported.  Unfortunately, many container buyers, and even some container sellers, do not know that this is a requirement. As a professional company, Secure-Rite Mobile Storage is diligent to ensure every single one of our containers are properly imported. When buying a container from Secure-Rite, there is no additional customs paperwork, duty or hassle for you – we take care of it all.
 

SIZE MATTERS

The size of your container is dependent on what you plan to store in it.

Some container sizes include:

OUR MOST POPULAR CONTAINER - 20 FT.

 

10 FT.

 

8 FT.

 

6 FT.

 

If you need to go big, we offer containers up to 53 feet long and 9.5 feet high. We will also help you identify if you need specialty units – such as a double door container with full-sized factory doors on either end. High cube units, open side containers, refrigerated units, and custom modifications are also available.

Now that you have all the information you need to make an informed purchase decision, come pick out your mobile storage container at one of our yards in Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna, or Calgary and experience how simple buying and storing can be.